1. Plural of kantele; a traditional Finnish stringed instrument similar to a zither, played by plucking.
Usage: Primarily used in ethnomusicology and Finnish cultural contexts; The singular form is 'kantele'

Examples

• The museum displayed several antique kanteles from the 19th century.
• Finnish folk musicians often perform on kanteles at traditional festivals.
• She learned to play kanteles as part of her study of Nordic instruments.
• The kanteles produced a warm, resonant sound that filled the concert hall.